FROM ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TO BIOENGINEERING, WHAT IS THE SHORTEST PATH? WHAT IS THE BEST PATH?

摘要

In this paper we review a current issue in engineering education. How to address bioengineering in engineering curricula? These days many engineering programs claim the word bio-engineering in their titles. This paper examines the requirements to include bioengineering, when bio referees to human health and medical issues. The paper identifies what an (electrical) engineer should know about "bio" to be able to solve problems in medical field. Finally, we address the questions than is facing many engineers, what is the best preparation for engineering students who would like to pursue an MD.